Although I've sold a few as stock, I don't shoot birds seriously. But I
find it a relaxing diversion. I sometimes walk three miles through the
woods without getting off a single shot, cut it's still a good time.
Today I got four or five keepers in just a mile or so. That's rare in
my experience for anywhere other than a migratory fly zone like Point
Pele in Ontario. Speaking of Point Pele I went there last May. Looking
forward to making the trip again this year. Some list members are
regulars there.
On Mar 5, 2006, at 5:30 PM, Bob Shell wrote:
On Mar 5, 2006, at 5:11 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
Yep. When you've spent some time shooting birds, you come to realize
that they're watching you when they're in profile. That's why you
have to wait for a shot with the camera in place. If you raise the
camera while the bird is in this position, he'll fly away.
I haven't done much bird photography in recent years. Mostly these
days when I go for hikes I just take binoculars and come back with
memories. But I used to do a lot of bird photography in earlier
times, and may make a return to it when I can take life at a slower
pace.
Bob
